King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys

URN: 150320 • Birmingham B30 1DY

Overview

Name
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
URN
150320
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Clayton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01216280010
Website
Visit
Address
Northfield Road, Birmingham B30 1DY

Summary

King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is a secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving 815 students with a capacity of 800. The school prides itself on a rich history of over 100 years, blending traditional values with modern educational practices. As part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, it aims to enhance educational opportunities within Birmingham.

The school offers a supportive and vibrant community, where students are assigned to one of six houses—Austin, Chamberlin, Lloyd, Regis, Varley, and Tolkien—encouraging camaraderie and healthy competition through various house events. The ethos of the school emphasizes excellence, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development.

Parents are invited to explore the school during the annual Open Evening on 9th October 2025, which includes presentations from the Headteacher and tours led by current students. Additionally, open morning tours will be available from 14th to 16th October, providing a glimpse into daily school life. For more information, visit the school’s website at http://www.knbs.co.uk/.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Capacity
800
Pupils
815
Boys
815
Girls
0
FSM %
29.10
Open date
2024-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 815 815 0 800 29.10
2024-09-11 812 812 0 800 28.50

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